TNI: How Illuminate - basement Basements are the ultimate blank canvas. If you go with an adult shelter or family room? An entertainment area or additional living space? No matter what purpose you choose, for the basement to really be a part of the house, you need to light the way. Throwing in some lamps is simply not enough. Basements have their own unique challenges, such as low ceilings and lack of windows, which are particularly important good lighting. But how do you get? Here are some ideas that will help illuminate a basement area.
Wentworth, Inc.
Work in some runway lights
In a basement, it is common to lower the ceiling and install spotlights. For a more modern touch, and to make the space feel airier, consider taking off the ceiling in places and runway lights along the joists.
In a basement, it is common to lower the ceiling and install spotlights. For a more modern touch, and to make the space feel airier, consider taking off the ceiling in places and runway lights along the joists.
DC Fine Homes Inc.
Create intimacy
Not everyone is lucky to have high ceilings in their basement, but if you are, create a comfortable atmosphere with working lights on areas seats (or entertainment areas, as was done here). A chandelier over a table or a pendant over each bar will feel more intimate space.
Not everyone is lucky to have high ceilings in their basement, but if you are, create a comfortable atmosphere with working lights on areas seats (or entertainment areas, as was done here). A chandelier over a table or a pendant over each bar will feel more intimate space.
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Create a beautiful glow
here pendants come in a variety of shapes and sizes, add interest to the space, while cove lighting makes the glow from space .
here pendants come in a variety of shapes and sizes, add interest to the space, while cove lighting makes the glow from space .
Diane Burgoyne Interiors
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Just because a basement is underground does not mean he needs to feel dark and damp. In this example, SCONCES placed high on the back wall give the illusion of a higher ceiling. And floor height, decorative using the space to feel comfortable and well thought out.
Just because a basement is underground does not mean he needs to feel dark and damp. In this example, SCONCES placed high on the back wall give the illusion of a higher ceiling. And floor height, decorative using the space to feel comfortable and well thought out.
Moss Building and Design
layer for the atmosphere
the most common type of lighting in a basement is the star. But, as in the rest of your home, lighting should be in layers, with the ambient light enhanced by task lighting and accent lighting. Pendants are a great source of task lighting, as seen above the pool table and bar.
Browse some interesting ways to use the hidden lights
the most common type of lighting in a basement is the star. But, as in the rest of your home, lighting should be in layers, with the ambient light enhanced by task lighting and accent lighting. Pendants are a great source of task lighting, as seen above the pool table and bar.
Browse some interesting ways to use the hidden lights
LDa Architecture & Interiors
Exploit soffits
another creative way to add light to a basement without losing the ceiling height is recording electrical lines and plumbing soffit that runs around the perimeter of the room. You can insert downlights in the soffit or affix them to the side. (Both tactics are presented here.) This approach allows you to raise the ceiling in the center of the room, you can then turn on the floor lamp to create an intimate atmosphere.
another creative way to add light to a basement without losing the ceiling height is recording electrical lines and plumbing soffit that runs around the perimeter of the room. You can insert downlights in the soffit or affix them to the side. (Both tactics are presented here.) This approach allows you to raise the ceiling in the center of the room, you can then turn on the floor lamp to create an intimate atmosphere.
Sensible Home Design
Consider how low you can go
Contain lower hanging devices in areas above the tables, bars, pool tables and other, where you will never walk under them and worry about getting head banging.
Contain lower hanging devices in areas above the tables, bars, pool tables and other, where you will never walk under them and worry about getting head banging.
Allwood Construction Inc
Select architectural features
I like the idea of a coffered ceiling with lights placed at intersections. It highlights the architecture and is functional. interesting lighting above the bar create a welcoming atmosphere.
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I like the idea of a coffered ceiling with lights placed at intersections. It highlights the architecture and is functional. interesting lighting above the bar create a welcoming atmosphere.
More basement design ideas
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